SANTA CLAUS is based on the real historical figure of St. Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of the extraordinary legends and miracles attributed to him he became one of ...

The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined chuch in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers ...

A 19-year-old who refused to give up her seat at a family gathering so an older family member didn't have to sit on the floor ...

Ordinary folks have taken Nicholas out of the church, traded his vestments for a fur-trimmed red suit, and given him a sleigh ...

Hearken to the true story of Nicholas, the Saint of Sailors who became a bishop of Myra. Nicholas was born to a wealthy wheat merchant at Patara in late-second century Turkey, around 300AD. He ...

"This story in particular, it really kind of humanised him for me and made him a far more interesting character than I think ...

Two friends with a passion for bargains have opened a new two-for-one shop on Gill St, selling everything cowhide, country, ...

Scientists Rebuild The Face Of Santa Claus After 1,700 Years. Scientists have revealed the face of Saint Nicholas for the ...

A team of archeologists working at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey, say they may have found the grave of St. Nicholas, who has been popularized worldwide as “Santa Claus.” ...

before being rewarded with goodie-bags. One of the most enjoyable parts of my experience was when the Wicked Stepmother (played by Myra DuBois) frequently picked on a man named Gary, asking him to ask ...

The location of St. Nicholas’ mortal remains is already a matter of some dispute, and the discovery of the additional ...

Hearken to the true story of Nicholas, the Saint of Sailors who became a bishop of Myra. Nicholas was born to a wealthy wheat ...